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Monday, January 28, 2008

Teddy Stack

A few years ago, I was privileged to spend some time at the home of Nancy Gardiner, a legendary lady, gardener, photographer and author. I remember arriving at her home and seeing the table set for our garden club ladies with bone china tea cups. She herself well into her 70s at that stage was dressed in a beautiful rose print dress. Her garden in the Midlands was awe inspiring and her home - so gracious.I remember that in her dining room - she had an arm chair - full of teddy bears. I decided then - that one day when I was a granny - I would have a similar chair. My youngest daughter took this challenge up and started to give me teddies for this collection whenever she could - mother's day, birthday, etc.They have lived in many places in my home - but I quite like the latest place... I have squashed them all into an old CD rack case, which I painted white. It is much easier for dusting and forms a solid column of colour and interest on my dressing table. And when I become a Granny, I'll put them on the rocking chair!

Love to live everyday life in an artisanal way.Intrigued by ideas, how-tos, the creative process and seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary. Single-origin coffee drinker, Durban-dweller, South African-born ENFP.